2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (295 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1119 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Yukon (448 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Yukon | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 330 HP |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2414 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
